Only for Love
Only for Love
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Only for Love

8.1
Yr 2023
Rt 45m
Status Ended
Drama Comedy
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Series Brief

Overview

Zheng Shuyi, a reporter who excels at her job and is determined to land a front-page story, has tried very hard to earn an exclusive interview with top financial executive Shi Yan. Their love story then blossoms due to a mistake. Zheng Shuyi has written numerous reports through her in-depth research of various industries while Shi Yan is constantly looking for socially responsible start-ups to invest in as he hopes to give back to society as much as he can. Shi Yan finds that Zheng Shuyi's opinions conveyed through her reports coincide with his own, so he agrees to let her write a series of reports on their company. The two eventually open up new opportunities in their career and also find love.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

"Only for Love" premiered with massive anticipation, largely fueled by the immense popularity of its top-billed leads, Dylan Wang and Bai Lu. Following an ambitious financial journalist and a socially responsible executive whose mistaken encounters spark a passionate romance, the series built high expectations for a classic, sweet romantic drama.

Upon broadcast, broader critical reception turned out to be quite polarized, with general reviews skewing negative toward elements like dubbing and narrative depth. However, dedicated fans and romance commentators still embraced the show as an easy-to-binge guilty pleasure, describing it as a high-energy watch packed with fun rivalry and romantic twists.

Ultimately, critics and viewers agree that the main leads are the highlight of the production. Dylan Wang and Bai Lu emerged from the show's mixed reception praised for their sizzling chemistry and engaging performances, making their dynamic the primary reason to watch.

“This drama is a "hot mess" in the best way possible—full of passion, twists, and moments you’ll want to rewatch again and again.”

“The reason why Dylan and Bai Lu’s careers were unscathed is because they were THE reason to watch Only for Love!”

“Only For Love (以爱为营) is a highly anticipated romance drama for 2023 given the popularity of the 2 leads.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Rakuten Viki
US • CA
Why fans love it

Based on a popular web novel, this 2023 drama mixes professional ambition with an unlikely romance. The narrative hinges on the dual perspectives of a driven reporter and a high-level executive who share a commitment to meaningful industry work. Their bond forms through a misunderstanding that transitions into something far more collaborative, as their career objectives align during a series of exclusive interviews.

Bai Lu anchors a storyline where corporate strategy carries as much weight as personal chemistry. Rather than relying solely on typical romantic tension, the series places its characters in the context of socially responsible investments and journalistic integrity. The humor arises from the shifting power dynamics between two people who initially view their connection through a strictly business-oriented lens.

Production Board

Crew

Producer
Li Xingjian Guo Hu
Creator
Qiao Yao
Novel
Qiao Yao
Director
Guo Hu
Writer
Yang Qianzi
Signal Match

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Keywords

businessman romance based on web novel
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
November 03, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
CN
TMDB Votes
72